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Cortland

Multifamily property development, management, leasing

Managing Director of Operations

Real Estate Property ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$200k - $225k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience leading multifamily real estate operations across multimillion-dollar portfolios, including 5–7 years in senior leadership roles such as Regional Vice President, Senior Vice President, or equivalent.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated success with innovative, large-team leadership.
  • A strong record of improving business results and executing sophisticated business plans.
  • Flexibility to travel regularly within the portfolio and to other locations or meetings as needed; anticipated travel is 60% within the designated market.
  • Commitment to empathetic, creative customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; build a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and consistent standards of excellence and portfolio performance across markets.
  • Identify performance gaps, design innovative solutions, test and scale initiatives, and lead through ambiguity to drive continuous improvement and results.
  • Analyze portfolio and market performance to inform strategy, underwriting, and decision-making; use insights to pursue growth targets and identify expansion opportunities.
  • Set the strategic tone across the region, inspire confidence, and align teams around a clear vision; present ideas and initiatives to on-site teams and executive stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of operational outcomes, establish high performance standards, and hold self and others accountable for results.
  • Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and pro forma development with the Investments team; use financial insights to support long-term value creation and mitigate risks.
  • Communicate transparently and credibly; build trust with Directors of Operations, regional support teams, and executive stakeholders through influence and clarity.
  • Build productive relationships across Investments, Marketing, Facilities, Training, Construction Management, Operations Support, and other partner groups to achieve shared goals.
  • Monitor regional and organizational health and champion initiatives that strengthen culture, capability, and operational alignment.
  • Partner with stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle; provide operational due diligence, validate underwriting assumptions, assess operational risks and opportunities, and contribute market and portfolio expertise to investment decisions and integrations.

About the Company

Cortland

Multifamily property development, management, leasing

Cortland develops, manages, and leases premium multifamily apartment communities across the United States. It focuses on a resident-centric, hospitality-driven approach with well-designed living spaces, extensive amenities, and proactive, high-quality service. Revenue comes mainly from leasing units, with additional income from ancillary services and amenities. Its goal is to raise the standard of apartment living by delivering personalized experiences that drive high occupancy and tenant retention in vibrant locations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$516M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2005

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